﻿<title>Paddling Backwards</title>

<h1>Paddling Backwards</h1>

<div id="1">Paddling backwards is much the same as reversed forward paddling and can also be used for reducing speed in waves or when approaching for a rescue. Because you'll most likely need to paddle backwards just a few meters, the style doesn't matter so much as long you maintain your balance.</div>

<div id="2">Paddling backwards can be tricky, especially if your kayak is equipped with a rudder. Also, stern-heavy kayaks can behave unpredictably when paddled backwards, a problem you can overcome by learning forward in the cockpit to lift weight from the stern.</div>